| Summary: | Augusta Evans, an Alabama novelist, writes her friend, Rachel. Augusta assisted in preparing over 9,000 bags to be filled with sand for use at Fort Morgan. She is very anxious about her father and two brothers serving at Fort Morgan. They will be sent to Fort Pickens, Pensacola, Florida, if needed. Augusta replies to questions about Mr. Derby, a strong Union supporter, who has returned to New York City. She expresses her wish that Virginia secedes soon as well as other border states.The digitization of this collection was funded by a gift from EBSCO Industries.
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